Punjab’s Agriculture Graduates Internship Programme is expanding. At a review meeting around 24 August 2026, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was told that 3,000 agriculture graduates have been enrolled so far and the government approved bringing in 1,500 more graduates in the next phase.
Programme Results at a Glance
| Graduates enrolled so far | 3,000 agriculture graduates |
| Next phase | 1,500 more graduates approved |
| Farmland served | Extension services across 12 million acres |
| Permanent jobs | 30% of graduates who completed the programme got permanent employment |
| Placed in jobs | 50% placed in public and private sector jobs |
| Related approval | 10 new Model Agri Malls approved |
| Reported | August 2026, Pakistan Observer |
What Do the Interns Do?
The graduates provide agricultural extension services to farmers. In practice this means helping farmers with crop advice, modern farming practices and use of government schemes. The programme gives young graduates field experience while giving farmers access to trained support at the village level.
Why It Matters for Graduates
- A structured internship in the field, instead of waiting for a government post.
- Experience that employers value: 30% of completers got permanent jobs and 50% were placed in public or private jobs, according to the figures presented.
- A larger intake: the 1,500 additional seats are in addition to the 3,000 already enrolled.
How to Apply
The report describes the programme’s results but does not publish an application form, stipend amount or deadline for the new 1,500 seats. Since this is a Punjab government programme, applications are normally announced by the Punjab Agriculture Department. Watch the department’s website and official social media pages, and apply only through the notified link. We will update this page when the department publishes the next intake notice.
Who is eligible? The report says the programme is for agriculture graduates in Punjab. Age limits, degree requirements and the stipend were not stated.
Model Agri Malls
The same meeting approved ten new Model Agri Malls across Punjab, described as equipped with modern facilities. Officials showed the design, visual plans and models, which the Chief Minister endorsed. The meeting also reviewed the Green Tractor programme and Kisan Card: 900,000 Kisan Cards issued, Rs 360 billion in interest-free loans and a reported 99% recovery rate. See our Green Tractor Scheme and Kisan Card guides.
Beware of Fake Agents and Scam Sites
Government welfare schemes attract scammers. No genuine programme asks you to pay a “registration fee” to an agent, share your card PIN, or send your CNIC and OTP codes to a WhatsApp number. Enter your CNIC only on websites ending in .gov.pk or use the official SMS and helpline numbers mentioned in this guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many graduates are in the programme?
3,000 have been enrolled, with 1,500 more approved for the next phase.
Is the internship paid?
The report does not give a stipend. Check the official notice.
Who can apply?
Agriculture graduates in Punjab. Detailed criteria were not published in the report.
Does the internship lead to jobs?
According to the figures presented, 30% of completing graduates got permanent jobs and 50% were placed.
Where do I apply?
Watch the Punjab Agriculture Department’s official announcements for the next intake.
Sources
Last checked: 11 October 2026. Gov-programs.info is an independent information site and is not affiliated with any government body. Figures are as reported by the cited outlets; always confirm on the official portal before applying or sharing documents.
